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1042-1046 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0211021 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1042-1046 Powell St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0211021
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Wong Katherine L
Mailing address
P O Box 353 Bodega Bay CA 94923
Last sale
022097

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1046 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1042 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1042-1046 Powell Street in Nob Hill, owned by Katherine L Wong, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over recent years, with the most notable upgrades occurring in 2019, including an electrical panel upgrade throughout units and common areas, a 200A service upgrade, and a furnace replacement. These improvements were triggered by a building complaint filed in August 2019 regarding unauthorized construction work that exposed foundation, plumbing, and electrical components, along with an earlier complaint from April 2019 concerning improper lead paint removal and general maintenance issues.

The building's infrastructure has required ongoing attention, particularly related to sewer systems, with several incidents recorded between 2023-2024 involving sewage backup issues from the side sewer vent, including a noteworthy discharge incident in December 2024. The property's exterior maintenance has been documented through various complaints and repairs, including sidewalk defects, missing sewer vent covers, and deck modifications to facilitate electrical work. The building's historical records show earlier maintenance work including re-roofing in 1994, sidewalk repair in 2004, and porch repairs under the name of Daniel Lee Wong. The property has experienced typical urban challenges such as illegal parking incidents and street cleanliness issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021-2025, though these are generally unrelated to the building's structural or maintenance concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1042-1046 Powell St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
74th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 292 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.1%
Moderate concern 16.3%
Severe concern 5.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1042-1046 Powell St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 03
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